Counselor/Advisor Responsibilities for Academic Advising

As a counselor/advisor I am responsible for:

• Assisting students to identify their academic values and goals, consistent with their capabilities, interests, and educational backgrounds
• Clarifying pertinent information and discussing the implications toward students’ academic success
• Being accessible and available to students to respond to their questions and concerns
• Clarifying academic policies, college regulations, program requirements, procedures, and other college information
• Maintaining professional integrity, confidentiality, respect, and sensitivity in advising
• Helping students define and develop educational plans; assisting in the selection of appropriate course work and opportunities to achieve students’ goals
• Respecting students’ individual needs and diversity
• Assisting students to independently monitor their progress toward achieving their educational and career goals
• Being knowledgeable about, promoting and referring students to appropriate campus and community resources and services
• Informing students of the roles and responsibilities of the advisor/student relationship
• Maintaining currency in academic advising trends and techniques through professional development